In this episode, JC Bonilla from VaynerMedia discusses the key ideas from Gary Vaynerchuk's new book "Day Trade Attention". The host explore how social media has become the prime space for building brand relevance and driving sales. JC breaks down how social media algorithms work, favoring native content and meaningful engagement. He emphasizes the importance of organic reach, cohort-based marketing, and using social media insights to inform larger ad campaigns. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand and leverage the power of social media marketing in today's attention economy.

Day Trading Attention

• Introducing the concept of "Day Trade Attention" from Gary Vaynerchuk's book
• Attention as the new asset in marketing; eyes, ears and wallet
• The evolution of Gary Vaynerchuk's marketing strategies from email to social media

Ocean Spray TikTok Case Study

• Analyzing the viral Ocean Spray TikTok video
• The interplay of social media, brand awareness, and influencer marketing
• How a single organic post can drive massive sales and brand relevance

Social Media Algorithms & Organic Reach

• How social media algorithms work to amplify relevant content
• The importance of native, contextual creative in social media
• Understanding "meaningful engagement" - comments, shares, saves
• How organic reach validates content before paid promotion

Cohort-Based Social Media Marketing

• Moving from follower count to relevance and engagement
• Identifying and targeting cohorts based on interests and behaviors
• Testing and iterating on content based on organic performance
• Scaling successful organic content into larger ad campaigns

From Social Media to Super Bowl: The Planters Peanuts Case Study

• How a LinkedIn poll inspired a Super Bowl ad campaign for Planters Peanuts
• Using social media insights to inform creative briefs and large-scale campaigns
• The power of social listening and engagement to drive marketing strategy

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
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Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

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